Thursday, November 28
A federal appeals court reinstated a ruling that barred California from enforcing a law that bans carrying guns in most public places. Last week, the 9th Circuit suspended the injunction, allowing the law to take effect. However, a different panel of judges dissolved the order, stopping the law temporarily. Gun rights groups celebrated the decision, while California's appeal will be heard in April. The law, enacted after a Supreme Court ruling in 2022, prohibits carrying concealed guns in various places, regardless of permits.
Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. Alaska Airlines said in a statement that of the 65 737 Max 9 aircraft in its fleet, crews had inspected the paneled-over exits as part of recent maintenance work on 18 planes, and those were cleared to return to service Saturday. Inspections for the remaining aircraft were expected to be completed in the coming days, the company said.
Former President Donald Trump marked the third anniversary of the Capitol assault by calling the migrant surge the "real" insurrection. He claimed countries are fueling a record number of crossings by emptying jails and mental institutions. Trump downplayed the riot and criticized the treatment of those involved. He campaigned in Iowa, signing hats and a Playboy magazine. He courted young conservative activists and attacked fellow Republicans, including Nikki Haley. Trump's rivals hope to emerge as the most viable alternative to him.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkey's leaders to discuss easing tensions and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. He also addressed the increased strains in Lebanon, Israel, the Red Sea, and Iraq. Blinken sought contributions from Turkey for Gaza's reconstruction and emphasized the importance of Turkey's ratification of Sweden's Nato membership. The Turkish officials called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and expressed concerns about Israel's aggression. Blinken later met with Greece's prime minister and will continue his diplomatic mission in Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank, and Egypt.
Alaska Airlines grounded all of its Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft late Friday, hours after a window and piece of fuselage on one such plane blew out in midair and forced an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. After Friday's blowout, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Saturday ordered US airlines to stop using some Boeing 737 Max 9 planes until they are inspected. The order will affect about 171 planes. Friday's incident occurred shortly after takeoff and the gaping hole caused the cabin to depressurize.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the senior vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was declared 'ineligible' to contest elections from his stronghold Multan by the appellate election tribunal. The tribunal rejected his appeal against the rejection of his nomination papers for two National Assembly and two Punjab Assembly seats in Multan. Qureshi was cleared to contest polls from the NA-214 constituency in Sindh's Umarkot city. The Multan High Court Bar Association President confirmed that the election tribunal had declared Qureshi 'ineligible' to contest the election.
In a solemn response to one of Iran's deadliest attacks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian security forces have arrested 11 suspects across six Iranian provinces linked to the bomb blasts in Kerman. The twin blast hit crowds at a memorial ceremony near the tomb of Qasem Soleimani, a top Revolutionary Guards general killed in a US drone strike in Iraq in January 2020. The attack claimed nearly 90 lives on Wednesday. The Islamic State militant group has taken responsibility for the attacks, marking a grim resurgence of violence in the region.
Bangladesh's general elections commence as armed forces aid in security deployment. The voting period will continue until 4 pm, followed by vote counting. The main opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), boycotts the elections, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Hasina casts her vote accompanied by her family. The BNP calls for a 48-hour nationwide strike to protest against Hasina's government. Hasina lauds India for their support during the Liberation War.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wishes India luck in the ongoing Bangladesh elections and expresses gratitude for India's support during the 1971 Liberation War. Hasina emphasizes the importance of democracy for the country's development and credits her government for establishing people's democratic rights. She accuses the opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), of inciting violence and hindering development. The general elections are being boycotted by the BNP, but Hasina is expected to win a fourth straight term.
Former President Donald Trump marked the third anniversary of the Capitol assault by calling the migrant surge the "real" insurrection. He claimed countries are fueling a record number of crossings by emptying jails and mental institutions. Trump downplayed the riot and criticized the treatment of those involved. He campaigned in Iowa, signing hats and a Playboy magazine. He courted young conservative activists and attacked fellow Republicans, including Nikki Haley. Trump's rivals hope to emerge as the most viable alternative to him.
